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Which of these statements from The Diary of Anne Frank reflects a conflict between two characters?

A
Mrs. Van Daan: No! No! No! Don’t you dare take that! You hear? It’s mine!
B
Miep: It’s terribly difficult to get them, Mr. Van Daan. But I’ll try. Good-bye.
C
Mr. Van Daan: I left Margot out. I take it for granted Margot won’t eat. . . .
D
Peter: I suppose you miss your friends and all.
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Which of these best states a theme of The Diary of Anne Frank?

A
Pride can often get in the way of people doing what they know is right.
B
Those hiding in the annex do not appreciate peace until it has been taken.
C
Bravery can come in many different forms and at great personal cost.
D
Anne finds comfort and support from the others hiding in the annex with her.
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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.DUSSELMrs. Frank divides things better.(Together)MRS. VAN DAAN(Going to DUSSEL). What are you trying to say?MR. VAN DAANOh, come on! Stop wasting time!MRS. VAN DAAN(To DUSSEL) Don't I always give everybody exactly the same? Don't I?MR. VAN DAANForget it, Kerli.MRS. VAN DAANNo. I want an answer! Don't I?What is a minor conflict in this excerpt?

A
Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Van Daan both argue about who gets to cut the cake.
B
Mrs. Van Daan is offended by Dussel’s implication that she is not fair.
C
Mr. Van Daan is frustrated with Mrs. Van Daan for being rude to Mr. Dussel.
D
Mrs. Van Daan is angry with her husband because he is not being nice to her.
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In The Diary of Anne Frank, the conflict between Anne and her mother results in a discussion that brings Anne and Peter closer. This event most supports the theme that

A
friendships are often put to the test during difficult times.
B
sharing a difficult experience can strengthen a friendship.
C
friends are often found in the most unexpected places.
D
true friends often bring out the best in each of us.
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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.MR. KRALERThat's the man. A couple of weeks ago, when I was in the storeroom, he closed the door and asked me . . . how's Mr. Frank? What do you hear from Mr. Frank? I told him I only knew there was a rumor that you were in Switzerland. He said he'd heard that rumor too, but he thought I might know something more. I didn't pay any attention to it . . . but then a thing happened yesterday . . . He'd brought some invoices to the office for me to sign. As I was going through them, I looked up. He was standing staring at the bookcase . . . your bookcase. He said he thought he remembered a door there . . . Wasn't there a door there that used to go up to the loft? Then he told me he wanted more money. Twenty guilders more a week.What is a minor conflict in this excerpt?

A
The man in the storeroom expresses his concern about Mr. Frank’s well-being to Mr. Kraler.
B
The man in the storeroom warns Mr. Kraler that Mr. Frank may be in serious danger.
C
The man in the storeroom wants more money to keep quiet about the location of Mr. Frank.
D
The man in the storeroom does not believe that he is being paid enough money for the work he is doing.
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In The Diary of Anne Frank, the conflict between Peter and Mr. Dussel about Mr. Dussel’s unkind words to Peter’s mother supports the theme that

A
wartime often brings out the worst in people.
B
children always tend to defend their parents.
C
difficult times tend to tear friendships apart.
D
people are not always as they appear to be.

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